Playmakers: The Expo

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Being a playmaker is not only having the ability to create for oneself and others but also has alot to do with controlling tempo of the game and feeding the hot hand along with finding mismatches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playmaking isn't just about the offensive end of the floor though either having the ability to make an impact on the defensive end is just as important and will make any player stand out. Communication/boxing out/taking charges/shot blocking and having great anticipation are all things that key to successful teams and players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article will go over some playmakers from the expo in both 3vs3 amd 5vs5 competition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3782285,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/The-Expo-PH-crop-1631x1070-1790640926.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/The-Expo-PH-crop-1631x1070-1790640926.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3782285" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2840028"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac670e9dac34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Ultra quick first step off the catch </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has deep three point range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty crossover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent change of pace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Keeps head up on basket drives/makes timely and perfect passes to open teammates </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three level scorer with the entire 🎒 of offensive moves and finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High NRG </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had veru good communication on the defensive end of the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nearly impossible to stop in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishes through contact and vs bigger defenders at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3786115"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac670e9dac87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Fun all round player to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Competes hard each possession </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to his spot on the floor and made tough shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative finisher at the hoop/nice up n under for two in 5vs5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has solid mid range game with nice touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Read the floor well off of PNR plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot the 3 ball well </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick hands defensively </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes the extra pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Liked how he used the correct hand to pass into the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Off ball game on the offensive end was nice/had great movement </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1551734"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac670e9dacbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Was impressed how he scored down low vs bigger guys/did this all day long</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Relentless competitor on the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong build </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does a real nice job using his body to get defenders off balance and score in post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishes with both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice footwork in post/step through/up n under/fade away from 12ft</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made alot of tough finishes look easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2826439"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac670e9dacfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Good length </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice shooting stroke from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough/hard worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battles on the boards/never gives up on a rebound or play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes a high percentage of his catch n shoot looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made several nice passes in the half court but also hit ahead transition plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contests shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3705351"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac676b5753ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Solid guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Controlled game well for his 5vs5 team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good on ball defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Anticipation was good on defense/had some steals because of it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-IQ was solid on the offensive end of the floor, some nice back cuts and found ways to make baskets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice finisher around the basket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452811"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac676b575424"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice looking shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid crossover and handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has range also</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Better then average 3 point shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Was a salty defender with good communication </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played bigger amd more aggressive then his size would tell you</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passing ability and court vision was good and on time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had nice two foot floater in paint over big that contested the shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2608506"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac676b575445"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Solid athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong for a guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ultra competitive </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pure looking shooting motion/confident stroke </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice range shooting the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High IQ player, his off ball and offensive movement was excellent </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Floor general did nice job distributing the ball but also looking to be aggressive himself and score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great drive and lefty finish with soft touch off the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Body control in traffic was 👌</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2372855"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac676b575464"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nock down corner 3 off nice drive n kick pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Court vision was good, had several passes that lead to easy baskets or layups off transition or back door cuts in half court sets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish/seem to like to make the extra pass and get teammates involved </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty rim finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good defensive communicator</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2608507"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac676b575482"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-High NRG player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Relentless </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nocked down a tough step back corner 3 with hand in face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made another contested catch and shoot wing 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took charge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough/scrappy defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded ball well on both ends </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has some ball handling ability </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Liked his overall game and competitiveness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->